Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading THE MOTHER'S APPEAL.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

cause to be bored

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

without doubt or question

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

past form of “curb” — lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

surrounding and closing in on or hemming in

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

an established custom

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading Pen, ink, and paper lay upon the table.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Pen, ink, and paper lay upon the table.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the literary culture

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

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From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

treat with contempt

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE MOTHER'S APPEAL.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

on one occasion

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

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From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

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From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Pen, ink, and paper lay upon the table.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Pen, ink, and paper lay upon the table.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

not in physical motion

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Pen, ink, and paper lay upon the table.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MOTHER'S APPEAL.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

past form of “unfurl” — unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Pen, ink, and paper lay upon the table.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The curtains were flung back, admitting the broad sunshine that revealed more clearly than the usual soft twilight with which Leicester was in the habit of enveloping himself, the lines which time and passion sometimes allowed to run wild, sometimes curbed with an iron will, had left on his handsome features.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Papers were on the table, not letters, but scraps that bore a business aspect, some half printed, others without signature, but still in legal form, as notes of hand or checks are given.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Wrong to one's self but wrongs the world; God linketh soul so close to soul, That germs of evil, once unfurled, Spread through the life and mock control.